In this page, we will be continuing with our simple sales chart example from the previous section. Here we will be defining the type of chart to be displayed. We are constrained by the fact that we have provided single-series data type in the previous section. So, we will be choosing a single-series column-3D chart for this example.
Click the 'Chart Selection' tab to switch to the 'Chart Selection' screen. Here you can choose a chart type from among all available options. The charts are categorized into three categories Single Series Charts, Multi Series Charts and Stacked Charts. Select the column 3D chart from the Single Series category.
The chart type selection panel
Now scroll down to the very bottom of the 'General Options' screen, and click on the 'Open Preview' button to preview your chart. Finally click on the 'Ok' button to embed the newly created chart into your web page.
Preview Window
FusionCharts uses a JavaScript method for embedding the chart into your web page, if you look at the source code of the page; you will see the code which is used for embedding the chart into your page. Also, notice that an 'includes' folder has been created within the root directory of your site which contains the FusionCharts SWF and JavaScript files.
You may now open the page in a browser to see your first chart in action.